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Charlottes’ Guide to Holidays in the City
Hello My Little Celebutauntes,
So, I know I have been MIA for a while and the truth is…..
I have missed you all so much.
It has been so hectic at school lately, with finals and registration. But, I am back now and will be blogging the whole holiday about my favorite things and trick I learned from the city.
This post is a guide to holiday living in the city.
Charlottes’ Guide to Holidays in the City
1. ALWAYS have a cute winter coat
I cannot stress this enough. No matter what season or what the weather is, the city can change temperature EXTREMELY fast. In October, it changed from 60 degrees to 20 degrees in two days and half of my friends did not have a jacket because they thought they wouldn’t need one until Thanksgiving break. Luckily, I always carry this cute Green Lined Anorak with me on any trip.
2. Workout AT LEAST 3 times a week
People pack on at least 5 pounds during the holiday season so, to keep that from happening and to slay every single heart at that Christmas party your having, work out. I usually end up doing 30-60 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of toning and strengthening. I will be posting my full work out plan later this week. BONUS: While shredding those extra pounds, you will also keep your skin looking glowy and maybe meet some cute gym guys (oh, hello, Mr. Hot Guy. Can you spot me while I lift my 15 pounds?)
3. Eat healthily (until Christmas Day)
I know how hard it is to eat healthily during the holidays, especially when your mother is making baked goods all day and the house smells like the FREAKIN Empire Cake shop. (BTW, that is my FAVORITE place to get cupcakes when I’m having an unhealthy day). To entice yourself to eat healthily, make Christmas your break day. That is the day you get to eat anything you want and however much you want. It’s a nice reward for eating healthy all month long plus, if you feel guilty, just do a juice cleanse right after. I always do a 1-3 day cleanse from Blueprint Cleanse after the holidays.
4. ALWAYS, and I mean always, do your holiday shopping at least A WEEK before Christmas.
There have been times where I have either forgotten a gift for someone or just haven’t had time to do my shopping. If you wait until 4 days before Christmas. you’re going to have to either pay $50 for shipping, which is RIDICULOUS, or tell the gift receiver that their gift will be late, exposing you as a late shopper. Just save yourself the trouble and buy your presents early. And, if you’re thinking “Oh, I shop in stores so I can get gifts anytime” WRONG!! The four days before Christmas are the busiest shopping days, next to black friday. You will never get the right gift if you wait.
(Also, spend the extra $3-$5 for gift wrapping, that way it doesn’t look terrible)
5. Get some pretty, scented candles
So, this one is really necessary. Even the nicest homes are incomplete without candles. They tie everything together, add that extra warmth, and add a pretty touch to your home. I know my sister has TONS of candles. I don’t have any because my dorm won’t allow candles but, I do have some at home and they are to die for. My favorite places to shop for candles are Bath and Body Works and Anthropologie.
6. And Last, but not least, have a warm, fluffy blanket
This is, by far, one of the most important requirements for winter anywhere, not just in the city. A cute, warm, fluffy blanket is a necessity. Not the old quilt your grandmother made you. While nice and warm, this blanket will not be the eye of the beholder who enters your room. You want to be able to use your blanket when people are around, not hide it because you don’t want them to see it. You want it to say, “Look at my awesome, couture blanket….yes, I even sleep in beautiful things”. My favorite blanket is by Nicole Miller and it is the best blanket EVER!!!!!!
So, that is it for my Holidays in the City Guide. I will be posting my workout, diet, beauty guide, fashion guide, and dorm decor guide soon. I will also be posting the Gift List of what gifts I receive and my New Years post.
The Celebutante Page and The Three F’s Page are up and continuing to run.
I will be updating ASAP.
Loved Always,
Welcome Week: Day One
Welcome Week: Day One
Welcome Week Recap: Day One
August 25, 2014
Winter’s Estate
7:05 AM
Charlotte Winters awoke from her Kumikoon silk sheets with a tired, but polite, yawn. She looked at the clock on her dresser and almost fell out of her bed. Why hadn’t her mother waken her. She only had an hour to get ready before leaving for Columbia. A few months back, lets say around March, Charlotte Kennedy Winters had received her acceptance and scholarship packet from Columbia University. She had applied early decision, just like her father had and was very excited when she received that packet. She knew she would get in, of course, because her father had gone there and was a reputable alumni. She was a legacy and we all know how important legacy is to the Ivy Leagues. Charlotte did have her own claim to the Winters name , though. She had been a top international model since she was twelve years old and had modeled in more designer fashion shows than she can count. When she turned 18, she decided that she was going to take time off from modeling and go to school. Of course, columbia had been the only choice and now it was time for welcome week. Charlotte put her outfit, which she had picked out two nights ago, on and did her makeup in her light up vanity. She put her white, Marc Jacobs kitten heels on and ran down the stairs. Her mother and father were both waiting at the door next to her Louis Vuitton suitcases. They had their driver and maid load the luggage into the black SUV and they were off.
Columbia University
8:30 AM
When the driver arrived at the university, Charlotte jumped out of the car and walk-ran to the check in table. She did not like being late and refused to be late on her first day at Columbia. She stated her name and she could see the faces of the admissions team light up. They knew who she was. A woman with bright blonde hair and the fakest blue eyes Charlotte had ever seen in her life handed her her welcome packet and her roommate assignment. Of course, Charlotte already knew her roommate. Her name was Ambrosia Williams, best friend since birth and Computer Information Systems major. I know, dorky sounding right? Well, even though Ambrosia is smart and a little dorky, she is the most beautiful and contradictory nerd anyone had ever seen. Nerd=stringy hair, glasses, pale skin, and pimples right? WRONG! Ambrosia was tan, curtesy of her mothers Filipino heritage, long brow hair, and a fashion sense that would make Kate Spade drop her entire line just to pick up whatever this girl was wearing. Charlotte knew Ambrosia had gotten here early to start decorating the dorm. She and her parents made their way up to the dorm.
9:00 AM
Charlotte entered dorm number 220 and instantly fell in love. Ambrosia, though not present, had already moved all the furniture so the room was totally zen, put sheer, sparkly wall decals on one wall near Charlotte’s bed, and put two Kate Spade planners on the desks, Black and white for Ambrosia and white and gold for Charlotte. she knew her so well. Charlotte and her parents had already sent someone to put both the girls bedding on and all that was left to do was say goodbye.
It was a sad goodbye, but Charlotte was ready to be on her own. She walked her parents out to the car and waved goodbye as the car pulled away.
10:30 AM
Charlotte walked back up to the dorm and was greeted with a warm hug by Ambrosia. They had to be at welcome orientation at two, so they had some time to catch up. They talked about the vacations they had taken. Ambrosia had gone to Spain and Italy with her brother. Charlotte had gone to France and Russia to visit her grandparents. They talked about the boys that they had seen already and plans for the next few nights (fraternity parties were already starting and they had been invited to three). They both also planned on rushing for Kappa Alpha Theta sorority, which both of their mothers had been members of. They talked and talked until 1:30 PM and then they headed out to welcome orientation.
2:00 PM
Charlotte and Ambrosia arrived at the welcome orientation and were instantly swarmed by clubs and academic officials. Clearly, people knew what they looked like and knew who they were. After they finished talking to some representatives, they found their seats and waited for the dean to start the speech. It was the usual mumbo-jumbo about ow we are so happy that you chose Columbia, this will be a great year, and academic policy is important. Charlotte was way to busy thinking about her future at this place to listen to this boring speech. The speech finally ended and they were dismissed to go to the club fair. Charlotte already knew which club she was joining, Since she was a fashion merchandising major, she joined fashion club. Of course they were clad to have her, considering she offered to host some of their events at her mothers stores. Ambrosia joined the business for rising entrepreneurs club. After they were both done joining club, they headed to dinner and then back to their room.
7:00 PM
After a long day, Charlotte and Ambrosia compared their schedules and decided to FaceTime Deseri. Deseri LaBelle was their other best friend. She went to Parsons School of Design because she wanted to be a fashion designer. They were planning on meeting her this weekend but, they couldn’t wait to see her. She talked about her classes, boys she saw, people she met, and her awesome roommate. It was now ten o’clock at night and Deseri said she had to go to bed. Charlotte and Ambrosia both decided that they would watch their favorite movie, The Other Woman, and go to bed right after. After all, they had a big day tomorrow.
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Hello, My little socialites,
I hope you enjoyed my first official post. I know it had ben a long time but, I have been very busy with school. I just wanted to say a few things before I go.
1. I will be starting something called The Little Lovelies, which is my way of saying that whoever comments, likes, and follows first, gets a shoutout in the next post.
2. Remember, all of my pages are up and running, including the Celebutante page and the Three F’s Page. Links will be posted below and you can also locate them on my table of contents.
3. More pages are coming soon.
4. I will be posting once or twice a week. I love this blog and my followers very much but, I am very busy with school and extracurriculars.
5. Here are the links to the pages
Celebutante- https://charlotteinchanel.wordpress.com/celebutante/
The Three F’s- https://charlotteinchanel.wordpress.com/the-three-fs/
Thank You all and stay tuned for more updates, pages, makeovers, and posts.
Loved always,
The Modern Belle
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Tory Burch leather boots
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Reed Krakoff brown leather purse
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Vince Camuto watch
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Diesel black headband
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Vote for The Queen
Hello My Little Celebutante’s,
So, I know I have been MIA for the past week but I need you all to do me and ginormous favor. I am participating in http://cheersclairelyons.wordpress.com ‘s Crave for Couture. I would love for all of your to go to http://cheersclairelyons.wordpress.com and vote for my set. It is at the end of her lovely post and I am listed as CharlotteInChanel. Please go vote and I promise more posts are coming soon.
Thank You Lovelies,
Charlotte
My Daily Style
P.S. I will be using both Rachel Bilson and Phoebe Tonkin as my face claims because they are both such iconic fashion forward women.
xoxo,
Charlotte
My apologies (Again)
Hello, My Darlings,
I apologize for not writing in a while. I know that I have sent out several of these messages. I just got situated at Columbia. Last week was welcome week and I was so, incredibly, busy. I will start posting again soon. Stay tuned for more updates, starting Friday or Saturday of this week.
The Heiress is Absent
So, all of my little lovelies are probably wondering when my next post will be and when the other pages will be up. I apologize for not being active on wordpress lately. I have been so busy with freshman orientation, move-in preparation, and school shopping for Columbia that I have not had much time for blogging. I promise that is going to change, starting Thursday, August 13. Most of my pages will be going up that day and I will start posting things on the following Saturday. Thank you all for being patient with me.
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